Follow-up Protocol

Clinical review should be arranged at around 6 weeks, either with their general practitioner or in a hospital clinic.

Patients should be offered access to information about CAP, such as a patient information leaflet.

It is the responsibility of the hospital team to arrange the follow-up plan with the patient and the general practitioner.

Department of Health guidelines in relation to influenza and pneumococcal immunisation should be followed.

Should receive 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (23-PPV) at convalescence in line with the Department of Health Guidelines.

Smoking cessation advice should be offered according to smoking cessation guidelines issued by the Health Education Authority.